LESLIE A. SMITH

Leslie A. Smith of Newburgh, retired from Iron Workers Local # 417, entered into rest Monday, May 6, 2013, at home. He was 91.

Leslie was born May 28, 1921 in Gardiner, NY, the son of the late William and Mable Dubois Smith.

He was a 60-year member of Local # 417; was a World War II Veteran of the Army Air Force, serving from 1944 to 1946; and he was married to the late Margaret Bell Smith.

Survivors include two sons: Allan L. Smith and his wife, Yuri of New Hampshire, and Gary L. Smith and his wife, Jean of Maine; four grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren.

A Family Statement: "Leslie took pride in the fact he installed the top light on the original Newburgh Beacon Bridge."

Calling hours and the funeral service will be private. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Donations may be made to Hospice East Team, 800 Stonybrook Ct., Newburgh, NY 12550.

Arrangements are under the care of Christian D. Garrison of the Doulin Newburgh Funeral Home Inc. 845-562-0068.